The Electrical Engineering (EE) program offers two plans leading to the MSE with an Electrical Engineering option. These are designated:
- Plan I (Thesis)
- Plan II (Non-thesis)
The following sections describe the requirements for each of these options. No more than 12 credit hours of 500-level courses may be applied to the MSE degree. Students make take up to six credit hours of 500-level courses may be taken in fulfillment of the requirements for the EE Major or the Engineering Area of Specialization Minor. Students may also take up to six credit hours of 500-level mathematics course in fulfillment of the Math Minor. All courses in the Program of Study (POS) must be approved by a Faculty Advisor.
Basic Program of Study
The Basic POS, common to both the Plan I and Plan II MSE options, contains a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate-level coursework that must include:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EE Major | 12 | |
| Select 12 semester hours of related graduate-level courses in an EE subject area | ||
| Math Minor 1 | ||
| 6 hours of coursework with mathematical or theoretical foundation. | 6 | |
| Engineering Area of Specialization Minor | ||
| Select a 2-course sequence from engineering, or computer science 2 | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 24 | |
- 1
Students may take two graduate level mathematics courses or EE 629 and EE 630
- 2
At least one of those courses should be at the 600 level.
- 3
Concentration in Optoelectronics: Under the EE Major students must take EE 617, EE 618, and EE 553. Under the engineering area of specialization, students must take PH 541 and PH 542.
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Concentration in Optics and Photonics Technology: Under the EE Major students must take EE 632, EE 633, and EE 634. Under the engineering area of specialization, students must take PH 451 and PH 452.
Plan I, Thesis Option
Students selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Basic Program of Study as described above | 24 | |
| EE 699 | MASTER'S THESIS | 6 |
| Complete an acceptable thesis including a public defense | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
Plan II, Non-Thesis Option
Students selecting this option must:
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Basic Program of Study as described above | 24 | |
| Select 6 semester hours of graduate coursework to complete an approved extended program of study | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |